Montverde Academy

The first couple of weeks of summer camp have flown by! Our campers had a fantastic time! 😎

Angela Liu, a 2026 MVA graduate, was named the winner of Rep. Daniel Webster's 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Florida's 11th District. Angela's app is a Google Chrome extension designed to simplify the Common Application process.

"With the current Common App, inputting data and writing college essays can be stressful and mind-numbing," said Angela. "Using a clear tool to organize information and data, and provide insights into your application, saves me and fellow underclassmen time."

Congratulations, Angela, on this outstanding achievement!

⚾️Batter up! Baseball Camp is in full swing this week at MVA! Campers ages 8–13 are sharpening their skills with hitting, fielding, base running, speed & agility drills, and batting cage time, all while having fun on the field!

Missed this week? There’s still time to join the action! 💥 Spots are open for our June 15–19 and July 6–10 camps — sign up now! Link in stories/bio.

🥔Throwback to when Mrs. Kuhn’s fourth graders wrapped up the school year in the most spud-tacular way with their very own Potato Olympics 🥔🥇!

⭐️Each student transformed a potato into an Olympic athlete, complete with creative decorations, unique biographies, and national pride as their potato competitors represented countries from around the world, including Italy, France, Puerto Rico, and more!
The excitement continued with Olympic-style events like penny weightlifting, rowing, gymnastics, and relay races, where potato athletes earned points and students cheered them on every step of the way. The celebration ended with a festive closing ceremony and handmade medals to honor their achievements.

🤩 A hilarious, imaginative, and engaging way to celebrate the end of the school year while bringing together concepts learned throughout the year. Potato Olympics are a tradition these students won’t soon forget!

🥎 Beginner Softball Camp is in full swing this week! Campers are building confidence, learning the fundamentals of the game, and having fun through pitching, catching, infield, and outfield drills designed for all skill levels.

❗️Ready for the next step? Join us for Intermediate Softball Camp happening June 15–19 for players ages 8–14 looking to sharpen their skills, improve game play, and build confidence through drills and scrimmages.

⭐️ Limited spots remaining! Link in bio/stories to register today!

Congratulations to our Lower School PE Award winners!

At the end of the school year, Coach Putnam and Coach Story recognized one boy and one girl from every grade level for their outstanding athletic performance, teamwork, resilience, leadership, positive attitude, and sportsmanship. Awards were presented during assembly as we celebrated the students’ hard work and character both on and off the field.

🌟 Kindergarten: Natalia Sedo & Knox Wilson
🌟 First Grade: Sloan LaSalmonie & Yasin Diallo
🌟 Second Grade: Clara Wojnowski & Chase Taylor
🌟 Third Grade: Ilana Katz (not pictured) & Max Spradling
🌟 Fourth Grade: Maddie Stalma & Akshay Varma
🌟 Fifth Grade: Lisbeth Paisley-Beyrand & Benjamin Bressler

Great job, Lower School winners!

🎭 What a fantastic week at Drama Camp with Ms. Rogers! Our campers spent the week building confidence, creativity, and stage skills through acting, movement, interactive games, and plenty of theatrical fun. From learning performance techniques to working together as a cast, every camper had a chance to shine! ✨

The week ended with a special performance of “Summer Camp” on stage in the Sandra O. Stephens Auditorium, where campers proudly showcased everything they had learned for family and friends.

Missed out on the fun? Limited spots are still available for Drama Camp Session 2 (June 22–26) for campers ages 6–11. Don’t miss the chance to take center stage this summer! Link in bio/stories to sign up!

Spring Break, but make it global! 🌏

Montverde Academy students took learning outside the classroom this year, traveling through Spain 🇪🇸 and England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 for an experience to remember. From exploring the Royal Palace and Prado Museum in Madrid to experiencing the beauty of Sevilla, and even visiting the iconic home of Real Madrid, students embraced every moment of culture, history, and adventure.

The journey continued in London 🇬🇧, where students walked through history at the Tower of London, British Museum, and landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, bringing their classroom learning to life in unforgettable ways.

Experiences like this build confidence, independence, and a global perspective that lasts a lifetime.

Next up: Italy 🇮🇹 for Spring Break 2027! Interested? Contact Robert.Burke@montverde.

Link in stories for more!

The MVA Lower School community came together in a BIG way during our recent Food Drive! 💛🥫 From May 4–8, students donated items each day based on fun daily themes:
🍝 Macaroni Monday – pasta & sauce products
🦃 Turkey Tuesday – holiday meal fixings
🥜 What Kids Love Wednesday – favorite kid-friendly nonperishable items like peanut butter
🧃 Thirsty Thursday – juice boxes & drinks
🍑 Fruity Friday – canned fruit & baby food jars
 
Ms. Patricia Kry from the Neighborhood Center of South Lake joined our Lower School assembly to collect the incredible donations totaling an amazing 1,950 pounds of food to help support families in our community! 👏
 
“We are truly grateful for our partnership with MVA and especially for your continued support,” said Ms. Kry. “This experience has given students a meaningful opportunity to learn the importance of compassion, generosity, and caring for others. Thank you for inspiring them to make a difference in the community.”
 
Thank you to our Lower School families for demonstrating the power of kindness, generosity, and community spirit! 💜